Section No. 8
Parks, Lakes & Trails
Seven lakes, 850 acres of parkland, and trails in every direction — the green and blue bones of the Maple City.
Parks, Lakes & Trails, La Porte, Ind. — fig. 8
Pine Lake
La Porte's biggest lake — boating, skiing, fishing, and a tiki bar on the water.
Stone Lake & Beach
Quiet swimming beach and peaceful paddling waters.
Soldiers Memorial Park
Trails, picnic spots, and lakefront views at the city's grandest park.
Kesling Park & Trail
Walking trail, sports fields, and the Bill Reed Tennis Complex.
Luhr County Park
Nature center, playgrounds, catch-and-release pond, and a dog park.
Fox Memorial Park
Clear Lake's park — fishing piers, paddling access, picnic shelters, and quiet green space along the water.
Red Mill County Park
Wooded hiking trails and quiet wetlands just outside town.
Pinhook Bog
A rare quaking bog and unit of Indiana Dunes National Park — ranger-led tours.
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